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If the engine driver demands maximum throttle, the loco probably will wheelspin.

When wheelspin happens, the frictional coupling between the wheels and the tracks is not great enough to transfer the loco's full torque. You could use a gear drive - this would prevent wheelspin.

The solution is to apply enough throttle to begin to draw the train, then gradually apply more power - staying below the amount of power that would result in wheelspin.

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